Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at (707) 431-3377, operational 24/7.
Monday, April 28
8:08am A vehicle was stopped near Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue for missing a rear license plate. A 42-year-old (YO) man was cited and released for vehicle registration fraud.
12:05pm A vehicle near L&M Motel on Healdsburg Avenue was stopped for speeding. A 32-YO man was cited and released for driving with a suspended license.
1:40pm A vehicle was stopped on Healdsburg Avenue at Exchange Avenue because the driver did not have a license. A 71-YO driver was cited and released for driving without a license, driving with a license suspended for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and lacking proof of insurance.
1:58pm A 56-YO man went to the lobby of the Healdsburg Police Department on Center Street to be cited on an outstanding Sonoma County Warrant regarding DUI and violating probation.
3:54pm The Reporting Party (RP) on Ferrero Drive indicated that a package was stolen off his porch containing a walking cane, dog food and a bag of dog treats valued at $80. An officer responded and took a report.
7:51pm The manager at Safeway on Vine Street stated a man attempted to cash a $1,000 check multiple times, but it bounced. The man walked out of the store with a cart full of items totaling over $105. The manager wanted to press charges. Officers responded and contacted the man. After officers spoke with the victim and the suspect, one of the officers paid for some of the man’s groceries and the rest of the groceries were returned to the store. The officers determined that a misunderstanding had occurred and no charges were pressed.
11:08pm A vehicle was stopped on Healdsburg Avenue at Sherman Street for crossing double yellow lines and not having vehicle lights in good working order. An 18-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for being a minor in possession of alcohol and being a minor passenger in a vehicle while in possession of alcohol. A 22-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for DUI.
Tuesday, April 29
3:15pm A vehicle was stopped near MD Market on Old Redwood Highway for having modified lighting equipment. A 41-YO man was arrested and brought to county jail for driving without a license and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI and driving without a license.
3:36pm Graffiti was reported on Fitch Street at Grant Street.
7:54pm The RP at Starbucks Coffee on Vine Street stated a woman walked in and out of the business making faces at customers and being aggressive toward them. The RP was not willing to file trespass paperwork against the woman. An officer responded and advised the woman of the complaint. She collected her belongings and agreed to move along.
Wednesday, April 30
12:23am The RP at Hotel Healdsburg on Matheson Street indicated that two people tampered with the restroom padlock in the rose garden area. While on the phone, the people exited the restroom and left. At 12:40am, the RP called again to report vandalism found in the restroom. The RP was not sure if the two people seen earlier were responsible. The RP did not want a law enforcement response. The RP was told the information would be documented and management could reference the incident number if management chose to file a report later.
12:39am A vehicle was stopped for lacking required lighting equipment on Highway 101 at Dry Creek Road. A 24-YO man was cited and released on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding petty theft.
11:18am The RP on Fitch Street received an email requesting $6,000. The RP did not provide any personal information or money. The RP wanted law enforcement to be aware of the situation.
1:30pm A vehicle was stopped near Dry Creek Road at the railroad tracks because there was a warrant for the driver for driving on a suspended license and having a license plate that was not easily viewed. A 52-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for driving with a license suspended for DUI, violation of probation, and on an outstanding Sonoma County warrant regarding DUI.
Thursday, May 1
7:03am The RP stated that an employee at Safeway made threats to another employee. The RP also stated that three assaults occurred after the threats were made. An officer responded and spoke with the RP. The officer determined the crime was not in the jurisdiction and that the RP was not the victim.
12:27pm The RP stated that a vehicle hit the RP’s car near Chevron on Healdsburg Avenue and drove away eastbound. The RP wanted to press charges. An officer responded and took a report. Officers looked for the vehicle, but the vehicle was gone on arrival and unable to be located.
2:43pm The RP indicated that a woman committed petty theft at Big John’s Market on Healdsburg Avenue. She left on foot eastbound on March Avenue. The RP wanted to press charges. The 41-YO woman was cited and released for petty theft. Trespass paperwork was filed against the woman.
3:07pm The RP at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street said organized retail crime (ORC) suspects stole more than $1,000 worth of beauty products on April 27, 2025. An officer responded and took a report. When asked about the incident, the dispatch supervisor said, “We have enough evidence to classify it as such (ORC). We do not disclose whether a business has video footage or not.”
4:46pm An officer contacted a 48-YO man for a probation search in the West Plaza on Healdsburg Avenue. He was arrested and brought to county jail for public intoxication and violation of probation.
6:06pm The RP, the manager of Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites on Healdsburg Avenue, stated that a guest had $300 removed from the room safe. An officer responded and was advised by the RP that the money was reimbursed by the business.
8:30pm The RP indicated two people committed vandalism with spray paint at the Oak Grove Apartments on Grove Street. Officers responded and found that the electrical box on Grove Street at the railroad tracks was sprayed. Officers located the subjects who fled on foot. A 19-YO man was arrested and transported to county jail for vandalism, criminal conspiracy, participation in a criminal gang, possession of over one ounce of marijuana and resisting arrest.
Friday, May 2
1:09pm The RP, a third party near Dollar Tree on Vine Street, said a woman held her mother by the hair and would not let go. Officers responded and separated the two.
6:01pm The RP on Grove Court stated a pile of mail addressed to different people was in front of his house. An officer responded and returned the mail to the owner.
6:29pm The RP at Rotten Robbies on Healdsburg Avenue stated a person tried to fight the RP over a dispute they had earlier in the week. Officers responded and determined the person had not committed a crime. Officers advised the RP to call again if the situation escalated.
9:26pm Medics requested law enforcement to respond to a residence on Grove Street regarding a drug overdose. Officers responded and the patient was transported to the hospital by family members.
Saturday, May 3
4:20pm The RP on Grove Street at Healdsburg Avenue stated that the bus driver tried to eject her from the bus. The RP was upset because she was injured and did not want to walk on her injury. The RP was advised that the bus driver had the right to refuse service, but the RP stated that she would not get off the bus until officers responded. Officers provided advice.
6:37pm The RP stated that she was almost hit by a vehicle in the Safeway parking lot on Vine Street. The driver was on the phone. Officers gave advice.
8:03pm An officer told workers at a food truck near Healdsburg Gas Mart on Healdsburg Avenue that they could not operate without permits. The Sonoma County Department of Health was advised of the situation.
Sunday, May 4
1:12pm A woman at CVS Pharmacy on Center Street yelled expletives and threats at the RP and another passerby. An officer responded and determined no criminal threats were made. The subject was advised to stop yelling at customers.
3:56pm The RP indicated that the RP’s car was keyed while parked at Camellia Inn on North Street in the back parking lot. The RP believed the perpetrator was another guest but the staff stated that the staff could not do anything. An officer responded and took a report.
11:45pm A warrant officer cited and released a 45-YO man on Healdsburg Avenue at Adeline Way on outstanding Sonoma County warrants regarding possession of drug paraphernalia.
Compiled by Carolyn Brenner
